Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement Group, LLC
PEPI: Senior Director, CFO Services - Digital Finance (OPEN TO ALL US LOCATIONS) (Finance)
Description
OVERVIEW:
A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice collaborates with private equity portfolio companies to provide solutions that preserve and generate value. Our focus is on enhancing transparency of key drivers and business performance, increasing cash flow and EBITDA, and actively engaging in our clients' operations to support credible planning and execution of financial outcomes.
Our PEPI CFO Services practice includes the following pillars:
- Liquidity & Working Capital Optimization
- Strategic Analytics & Planning
- Performance Measurement & Management
- Business Transformation
- Auxiliary Services: Accounting Remediation
Professional Expectations
- Expertise in Digital Finance Transformation with proven implementation experience
- Track record in assessing finance and accounting functions and deploying digital technologies such as RPA, Finance Analytics, NLG, and Predictive Forecasting models to improve efficiency and transparency
- Experience in finance & accounting process improvement and automation
- Knowledge of digital finance tools and vendors
- Experience implementing digital finance solutions in large public companies or mid-sized PE-owned portfolio companies
- Ability to develop and build predictive forecasting models
Scope Development & Project Management
- Engage with clients to facilitate data gathering and interviews
- Define analysis scope, develop frameworks, and develop actionable insights
- Lead project components and manage client expectations
- Design initiatives to improve cash flow, EBITDA, and organizational structure
- Identify risks early and develop contingency plans
- Collaborate with senior management to obtain buy-in
Leadership
- Utilize industry expertise to guide teams and foster innovative thinking
- Manage client relationships and project issues
- Build effective teams leveraging individual talents
- Proficiency in financial modeling, statement analysis, and accounting treatments
- Drive P&L and B/S accountability and facilitate change management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related fields (preferred but not required)
- Experience in digital finance technologies including RPA, predictive forecasting, analytics, NLG, and data visualization
- Over 12 years of experience in finance, accounting, due diligence, restructuring, investment banking, or private equity
- Proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics, and presentation skills
- CPA, CFA, MBA, or Master’s degree (preferred but not required)